10.31.2010

cozy shower

Photography by Trent Bailey. Lifestyling by You+Me.








10.24.2010

Introducing...



The retro inspired typeface Phaeton. Veer describes it as evoking "the freshness and uniqueness of hand-drawn type, yet allows for easy typesetting." What more could you ask for?

10.22.2010

yardsticks

Such a fun, inexpensive way to decorate. Inspiration from poppytalk.







glittered pumpkins

LOVE these. Directions found here at Twig and Thistle.



10.19.2010

floral installation

Preston Bailey is the mastermind behind this gorgeous Monique Lhuillier inspired wedding dress. It's made of 5,500 flowers: white calla lily, white hydrangea, white eskimo rose, pink Rosita vendela rose, phalaenopsis orchid, and gardenia). It's 11 ft. 4 in. tall and took 200 hours to create. My goodness! Wish I could see it in person.

Found on Amy Atlas' blog.


hello, naomi.

I stumbled across these and loved their simplicity and delightful creativity.


 

 


 

10.06.2010

in your arms

In your arms is where I want to be
when my world comes
crashing down on me.
So hold me close. Keep me yours always.
Bid me, break me, be my rock
for now and all my days.


Whom have I when my heart
begins to fail
and sorrow fills the streets
and sounds of death prevail.
Jesus is my hope and I know
he stills the wind.
So take my very life away
as long as I get him.


My soul longs for the day
I'll see your face.
When sin and death will pass
and tears are wiped away.
So let the sky fall down
and earth and cities quake
and I'll say of my God and king


Lord blessed be your name.



This song by Mandi Mapes has become a theme/breath prayer for my current stage of life (and I hope for all stages of my life). I have been broken in a serious way this semester (and past year) of my control and planning...of wanting to know and map out my future. It has been a roller coaster and I still have slight panic attacks (i.e. last night). BUT, how pleasant and joyful is this truth:

in your arms is where I want to be
when my world comes
crashing down on me
so hold me close keep me yours always
bid me break me be my rock
for now and all my days

So, being broken, as hard as it is, is a healthy and good place for me to be. It means I see how utterly sinful I am and my desperate need for him. And causes complete thankfulness that He knows where He's taking me. And since he has my best interest in mind, why do I ever doubt him?

10.04.2010

jen skelley

Today I am loving Jen Skelley's screen printed goods found here.